The "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act” overhauls the federal effort to promote training and education for American workers. It streamlines programs across government agencies, invests in training for jobs that employers can't fill because of a skills gap and aims to reduce administrative costs for programs at the state and federal level.

House Education and the Workforce Chairman Jon Kline, R-Minnesota, said on the House floor the system was long overdue for reform.

"Our nation's job training system is broken. We have too many ineffective programs, too much bureaucracy, and very little accountability; the voices of job creators are stifled, state and local leaders are tied up in red tape, and hard-earned taxpayer dollars are wasted," Kline said.

Instead of the regular partisan mudslinging frequently seen on the House floor, members from both parties got up and congratulated one another for finally agreeing on a compromise on a measure designed to reduce the unemployment rate and boost the economy.

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What would happen if things like this occurred every day? We would have a government doing what they were voted into office to do. Accomplish something....novel concept for this day and age!

July 9, 2014 06:41 pm at 6:41 pm |

Gurgyl

--is this inclination towards congress Evil denial all these days of six years. Trash this entire congress idiots from next elections. Enough. They should have had this the day one–their only aim is to see Obama one term president and fail. Today world is laughing and they failed.

July 9, 2014 06:43 pm at 6:43 pm |

Chris..E.al

Training is a good investment for sure it should be required to be president of the greatest nation on earth and we would be in better shape ? Play ball .

July 9, 2014 06:49 pm at 6:49 pm |

nintex

Am I dreaming? Did I really read this? See, it can be done if they would just get their minds off making President Obama a failure and work for the betterment of the country. Hope there is more like this to come! And soon! (Not holding my breath.)

July 9, 2014 06:54 pm at 6:54 pm |

The right wing have lost their damned minds

Well it's better late than never...

July 9, 2014 06:55 pm at 6:55 pm |

morebs

this country might need to hold elections every year then maybe things will get done for the sake of america

July 9, 2014 07:14 pm at 7:14 pm |

Smitty

Wow, its about time both houses need to be a whole lot more productive

July 9, 2014 08:02 pm at 8:02 pm |

J.V.Hodgson

Amazing what a looming election can do in politics. it would have been a disaster if the house ( republicans) many of whom got elected on a jobs, jobs, jobs, by line, and have done nothing effective on that score since 2010.
Regards,
Hodgson.

Maybe the GOP is starting to worry that their do nothing agenda is going to come back and BITE THEM in November , guess what , THEIR RIGHT. CANTOR was only the first GOP to fall, see you in November GOP !!!!!!

July 10, 2014 04:58 am at 4:58 am |

J Anthony

Wow, miracles happen.

July 10, 2014 05:51 am at 5:51 am |

Searcher1

Wow, could you imagine a Congress that had both parties working FOR America? Well. don't expect it much with the TEA-GOP driving the Republican bus!

It's about time and it's only happening because they know Americans are stupid and have short memories. Many have already forgotten what Bush did to this country and that's what the GOP hopes. It's like they're throwing a ball and saying look over there. They hope this is what people remember in November. Typical Election year stunt. But people are dumb enough to buy it.

July 10, 2014 08:35 am at 8:35 am |

Rudy NYC

What's that you say? A jobs bill? Well, almost. What about the Highway Bill? We're about to layoff 750,000 people at the end of the month that are working on our roads and bridges across the nation.

July 10, 2014 08:56 am at 8:56 am |

Fair is Fair

Rudy NYC

What's that you say? A jobs bill? Well, almost. What about the Highway Bill? We're about to layoff 750,000 people at the end of the month that are working on our roads and bridges across the nation.
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Correction – 50,000 working on roads and bridges and 700,000 watching.

Rudy NYC says:
July 10, 2014 08:56 am at 8:56 am
What’s that you say? A jobs bill? Well, almost. What about the Highway Bill? We’re about to layoff 750,000 people at the end of the month that are working on our roads and bridges across the nation.

The GOP's fantasy...

"Can't you see the headlines now?

Obama and Obamacare kill 750,000 jobs in one month! Impeachment to follow. Tune into Rush, Hannity and CNN for in depth analysis."

July 10, 2014 09:19 am at 9:19 am |

Rudy NYC

Fair is Fair

Rudy NYC

What's that you say? A jobs bill? Well, almost. What about the Highway Bill? We're about to layoff 750,000 people at the end of the month that are working on our roads and bridges across the nation.
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Correction – 50,000 working on roads and bridges and 700,000 watching.
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